St Nicholas Close
Somerset, England
Reality check: At £253,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 19% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 19% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
Safety score of 30 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 19% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (35), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£253,000) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
St Nicholas Close is located in Somerset, near Yeovil. Crime rates are above average, with 294 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 53% of reports. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Yeovil Theory Test Centre (school, 28m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 44m away. The median property price is £253,000, with strong growth of 19% over five years. Based on 3 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and young professionals. Overall, this street scores 44 out of 100 for liveability.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 3 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from St Nicholas Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Anytime Fitness 274m · 3 min walk
- Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing 522m · 6 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Yeovil Podiatry 133m · 2 min walk
- Yeovil Hospital 656m · 8 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Pen Hill 175m · 2 min walk
- Ninesprings 529m · 7 min walk
- Summerhouse Hill 556m · 7 min walk
- Sydney Gardens 714m · 9 min walk
- Wyndham Hill 956m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- Huish Primary School 687m · 9 min walk
- Reckleford Infant School and Nursery 706m · 9 min walk
- St. Michael's Academy 1073m · 13 min walk
- Pen Mill Infant and Nursery Academy 1170m · 15 min walk
- Milford Infants' School 1611m · 20 min walk
Transport Links
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- Eastwick Road — Somerset44
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Data Transparency
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- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees.
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